Where are they now? The Preston North End team who faced Chelsea in 2010 - as FA Cup tie awaits

PNE face Chelsea in the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge this weekend

Preston North End face Chelsea for the first time since 2010 this weekend - as they head to Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup third round.

The Lilywhites hosted Carlo Ancelotti's side in the fourth round of the competition 14 years ago, with Nicolas Anelka and Daniel Sturridge scoring in a 0-2 win for the Blues. North End had a golden chance to equalise in the first half, but Darren Ferguson's team couldn't get themselves level and cause an upset.

Chelsea started with Hilario in net, a back four of Paulo Ferreira, Alex, John Terry and Yuri Zhirkov, while Juliano Belletti operated in midfield - with Michael Ballack, Frank Lampard and Deco. In attack were goal scorers Anelka and Sturridge. Belletti was forced off early doors, with Florent Malouda his replacement. Joe Cole was the other used substitute on the day.

Here though, we look back at the Preston XI from that day and what those players are up to now.

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